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Facilities:

27 acres restrooms 8 picnic shelters (Call 865-215-1413 for reservations) 14 lighted tennis courts open 9 a.m.-11 p.m. from Apr. 1-Oct. 31(for reservations, call 865-522-3303) Tyson Family Tennis Center 2 baseball/softball fields large playground area (partially accessible) open space (venue for special events, call 865-215-2946) Third Creek Greenway

accessible shelter, playground, restrooms and parking

Tyson Park
2351 Kingston Pike


Tyson Park's 14 tennis courts have recently
been resurfaced.

West Knoxville

Directions: To get to the southern entrance of the park, go west on Cumberland Avenue past University of Tennessee's campus; after going under the overpass the park entrance will be on the right. To get to the western entrance of the park, go west on Cumberland Avenue at the Neyland Drive and Concord Street intersect; turn right onto Concord Street; park entrance will be on your right.

Park Shelter: Reservations required, call 865-215-1413.
Park Shelter Regulations
Park Shelter Reservation Form [PDF]

Residing near the University of Tennessee's campus in Downtown-West Knoxville, Tyson Park provides a wide array of recreational opportunities to Knoxvillians. Third Creek Greenway, which connects to Neyland and Bearden Greenways, is a popular place to run, walk, bike or pass through the park.

The park boasts one of Knoxville's largest accessible playgrounds, two softball fields, 14 tennis courts, 3 large shelters, and accessible restrooms. Tyson Park is also slated to be the site for Knoxville's first skate park, due for completion in 2007.

PARK RULES & REGULATIONS:

1.) For the protection of our park and the safety of its users, the following are prohibited